Home cooks know that using the correct amount of every ingredient is key to the success of cooking and baking recipes. But whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned pro, it’s easy to get tripped ...

I poured liquid from this metal “cup” container four times into a quart measuring container and it says I have 3 ½ cups! Credit: David Brooks / Monitor staff I am not one of those people who gets all ...

Measurement conversions in the kitchen don’t seem like a big deal — until you are busy baking and trying to do quick math in your head as you double or triple a recipe. Memorizing how many teaspoons ...